West Midlands Police confirmed that several arrests had been made and said a dispersal order had been put in place, meaning officers can arrest anyone who refuses to leave when asked.

One eyewitness said that “a young boy was crying on the floor with his mother” as a number of young people started fighting.

Rachael Allison told the PA news agency: “The police told everyone to leave the cinema as they held Taser guns in their hands and started to bring in guard dogs.

In pictures: Striking photos from around the world this week [Photos]

Christchurch, New Zealand

Lightning strikes near an Emirates A380 plane at Christchurch Airport on Nov. 20.

Washington, DC, US

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama reacts as a girl tells her that she is a competitive figure skater. The girl was accompanied by her mother to buy signed copies of Obama’s book “Becoming” at the Politics and Prose Bookstore on Nov. 18.

North Korea

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un poses with air force sharpshooters and soldiers for a photo at an unknown location on Nov. 18.

London, England

The Palm House at Kew Gardens is illuminated during a preview for the “Christmas at Kew” event on Nov. 19.

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Protesters use bricks to barricade the road near Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Nov. 18. Anti-government protesters organized a general strike since Nov. 18, demanding an independent inquiry into police brutality.

El Alto, Bolivia

Supporters of former President Evo Morales stand next to soldiers guarding the road that leads to the state-owned Senkata fuel plant, on Nov. 19.

Chennai, India

Muslims of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath organization hold placards and shout slogans as they protest against the Supreme Court verdict on a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Nov. 18.

Xuyi, China

People ride a boat on the Tianquan Lake during a foggy day on Nov. 20.

Auckland, New Zealand

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, receives a traditional Maori welcome from members of the New Zealand Armed Forces on the lawn of the Government House on Nov. 18.

Whitby, England

Designs of giant footprints were created on the Whitby Bay Beach, illustrating the carbon footprint of electric vehicles compared to petrol and diesel cars, on Nov. 20.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco and Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès, pose at the palace balcony during the Monaco National Day Celebrations, on Nov. 19.

Bratislava, Slovakia

People gather during the “For a decent Slovakia” protest on Nov. 17, as part of the commemorations of the peaceful Velvet Revolution that toppled the Communist regime in former Czechoslovakia 30 years ago.

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa (C) arrives to take oath of office during his swearing-in ceremony at the Ruwanwelisaya temple on Nov. 18.

Vatican City

St. Peter’s Basilica is reflected in a pool of rainwater on Nov. 18.

Sydney, Australia

Vistors at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair overlook a smoke-covered Sydney Harbour on Nov. 19. New South Wales remains under severe or very high fire danger warnings as more than 50 wildfires continue to burn across the state.

Santiago, Chile

Demonstrators clash with riot police during protests against President Sebastián Piñera on Nov. 18.

Athens, Greece

The ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill is lit blue during a rehearsal for UNICEF’s World Children’s Day celebrations, on Nov. 19.

Dubai, UAE

Aircrafts of the Patrouille de France spray colored smoke during a performance on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 17.

Tuzamapan, Mexico

People watch a cantoya balloon during the International Festival of Paper Artistic Balloons, on Nov. 17.

Oslo, Norway

Mayor of Oslo Marianne Borgen (L) and Ruth Bush, Councillor of London’s Westminster district, saw down the tree that will stand at the Trafalgar Square in London, England, this Christmas, on Nov. 19.

Havana, Cuba

People gather at the Malecón waterfront to watch the fireworks on the eve of the city’s 500th anniversary, on Nov. 15.

Bardney, England

A car is seen partly submerged in floodwater after the Barlings Eau river broke its banks, on Nov. 15.

Santa Clarita, California, US

A woman and two girls visit a makeshift memorial for victims of the shooting at Saugus High School, in Central Park on Nov. 15.

Catania, Italy

A snow-capped Mount Etna is seen from the Port of Riposto on Nov. 15.

Guwahati, India

A ferry travels along the Brahmaputra river during sunset on Nov. 15.

Naples, Italy

Visitors click pictures of the art installation of Liu Ruowang at the Town Hall square, which represents 90 wolves threatening a warrior, on Nov. 11.

Guangzhou, China

Buildings are illuminated during the Guangzhou International Light Festival 2019, on Nov. 18.